Ex-Flamengo player says Plata’s red card against São Paulo was harsh | OneFootball

Plata received a straight red card for stepping on Arboleda’s foot, from São Paulo, at Vila Belmiro

The sending off of Plata on Wednesday (05) is still generating debate on sports programs. On ‘Jovem Pan Sports’, for example, former midfielder Vampeta believes that the Flamengo player should not have received a straight red card against São Paulo at Vila Belmiro.

— I wouldn’t have sent him off. The rules have changed, they’re not the same as when I played. He goes in to dispute the ball, not with bad intentions. Plata tried to challenge for the ball, but his foot stayed there — described Vampeta, adding that:

— For example, Gustavo Gómez should have been sent off for unnecessary force (against Cruzeiro). It’s very different from this incident with Plata — said the former Flamengo player.

What did Plata do in the Flamengo vs São Paulo match?

Flamengo made it 2-1 and, shortly after, Gonzalo Plata received a pass but miscontrolled it. The ball then fell to Arboleda, who played it first time, but was stepped on by the Ecuadorian player from Flamengo.

What happened between Flamengo and São Paulo?

São Paulo took the lead with Luciano. Arrascaeta, however, equalized for Flamengo. In the second half, Samuel Lino put the Rubro-Negro ahead. However, after Plata was sent off, Ferreirinha took advantage of the numerical superiority and equalized again.

How is Flamengo doing in the Brasileirão?

The draw between Flamengo and São Paulo at Vila Belmiro earned the Rubro-Negro just one point. Thus, the Most Beloved remained at 65, while Palmeiras rose to 68, with one more victory, after their win over Santos.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Without Plata, Flamengo will face Santos this Sunday (09). The match will take place from 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 33rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. The broadcast of Flamengo vs Santos, however, will be on SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

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